PIEDMONT TRIAD CHAPTER ONCOLOGY NURSING SOCIETY STRATEGIC PLAN 2010-2011

PTONS Mission: The mission of the Piedmont Triad Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society is to promote the ONS vision to transform cancer care by promoting excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care. In alliance with the ONS Strategic Plan the 3 strategic areas will include Advocacy, Knowledge and Partnership.

ADVOCACY

Chapter Strategic Goal Responsible Chapter Target Completion Actual Outcomes Comments Member Date 1. PTONS will be an influential voice 1. Ongoing for oncology nurses.

A. Educate and update PTONS A. President/President A. Ongoing membership regarding ONS vision, Elect/Past President mission and values at membership program meetings and through the chapter newsletter.

B. Invite non-members and schools of B. Program Chair & B. December 2010 nursing to PTONS meetings. PTONS Board of Develop contacts with other Directors schools WSSU: Mary Forsyth Tech: Sally Surry CC: Sharon Wilkes CC: Melanie GTC: Melinda Davidson CC: Lisa Rowan CC: Judy Alamance CC: Karen

C. Advocate to preserve and promote C. PTONS Board of C. 2011 (60%) ? the specialty of oncology nursing by Directors 2010 53.6% increasing our voting percentage in 2009 40% ONS elections. 2. Identify opportunities to advocate 2. Ongoing for issues related to oncology nursing and cancer care. (cancer services reimbursement and access to care and clinical trials)

A. Educate and update PTONS A. Government Relations / A. Ongoing membership via ONS Legislative Board of Directors Action Center (LAC) on current legislative issues at membership program meetings and through the chapter newsletter.

3. Serve as advocates for cancer 3. Ongoing (annual) public policy.

A. Keep membership abreast of A. Government A. Ongoing (at all oncology legislative issues at Relations Chair, meetings and in PTONS chapter meetings, Newsletter Chair, newsletter) email updates and newsletter Board of Directors articles.

B. Apply for ONS Foundation B. Board of Directors B. July 2010 Grant for program for Melinda Collins Political Involvement for Oncology Nurses.

C. Encourage and support C. Board of Directors C. September 2010 member application to NIWI (Nurse In Washington Internship) D. Meet with national D. Government D. November 2011 representative/ Relations Chair, Senator as a chapter Board of Directors activity. and membership

E. Take a stand regarding E. Board of Directors E. November 2011 tobacco use in our community via letter to the editor or editorial in our newsletter. KNOWLEDEGE

Chapter Strategic Goal Responsible Chapter Target Completion Date Actual Outcomes Comments Member 1. Prepare the oncology 1. Ongoing nursing workforce for the future of oncology care by providing education in biology and cancer, emerging trends in diagnosis and treatment, and survivorship.

A. Offer regular membership A. Program Chairs A. Ongoing meetings with CE credits: 6x / annually

B. Provide merit based B. Board of Directors B. Ongoing scholarships to Chapter members for the Keep track of programs following educational attended and % of members opportunities: who reported back beginning - Congress / IOL: Two 2011. awards annually; $1000 each - Oncology related workshops / seminars: Five awards annually; $100 / each - OCN® Review Course scholarship: One award annually; current cost of OCN® course -Enforce chapter members who benefit from these scholarships to present/write about topics learned. C. Encourage oncology C. OCN® Review C. Ongoing nursing certification to Course Chair/Board increase the percentage of of Directors Certified Nurses %: certified nurses in 2009= 50% PTONS. 2010= 52.3% - Conduct OCN® Review 2011= 55% ? Course every other year (odd years) - Recognize ONCC certified nurses annually

D. Develop educational D. Program Chairs and D. Ongoing opportunities focusing on Board of Directors the trajectory of care from prevention to survivorship including diversity and disparity issues.

E. Collaborate with NC E. Program Chairs and E. Ongoing chapters to present Board of Directors something on cancer disparities.

E. Promote awareness of F. ONF Chair, F. Make sure we have one scholarship opportunities Immediate Past applicant (or more annually) from ONF President and beginning 2011. President Elect

2. Increase and strengthen 2. Ongoing chapter diversity in membership and leadership

A. Provide leadership A. Board of Directors A. Ongoing development opportunities - Send one chapter leader to Leadership / Mentorship weekend annually - Encourage members to apply for Leadership Development Institute B. Promote opportunities for B. Membership B. Ongoing membership involvement Chairs / Board of local and national ONS Directors / activities. Nominating Chair - Conduct learning needs assessment /satisfaction survey of chapter members every other year - Follow up on non- renewing members - Communicate and involve members in chapter activities - Identify and mentor potential future chapter leaders

C. Maintain membership for C. Ongoing a medium chapter size C. Membership (70-139). Chairs / Board of D. Establish workplace Directors D. Ongoing liaisons to disseminate chapter information D. Board of Directors PARTNERSHIP Chapter Strategic Responsible Chapter Target Completion Actual Outcomes Comments Goal Member Date 1. Partner with professional 1. Ongoing organizations, advocacy groups and other entities to advance cancer care and the oncology nursing profession.

A. Enhance relationships A. PR Committee / A. Ongoing between PTONS Chapter Board of Directors and local nursing programs

B. Enhance relationships B. PR Committee / B. Ongoing between PTONS Chapter Board of Directors and other cancer related organizations (Survivor’s Day, Relay for Life, Komen)

C. Enhance relationship C. Board of Directors C. Ongoing between PTONS Chapter and other local nursing organizations caring for patients with cancer (INS, HPNA)